The One That Got Away

To our honored guest, our school administrators, to our energetic principal, faculty members, our dear parents, my fellow graduates, students, friends, ladies and gentlemen, good morning.
It was four years ago since I became a part of this humble institution, our beloved school, the Kalantiaw Institute. Today, that four years is about to end. It’s sad to say, it’s about time for us to bid goodbye to our Alma Mater, our beloved mentors and of course to our classmates and friends who been a part of my colorful high school life. Come to think of it, it causes my tears to fall down. It makes me sad that in a few days from now, we are about to go our separate ways. I know that we will all miss the happy, the sad, and the funny memories we made.
But before we finally say goodbye, let me say thank you to all the people who, in one way or another helped us during our four years stay in this beloved institution.
First of all, let me say thank you to our Lord God for giving us life and for giving us the strength to face our everyday struggles. To our dear parents, for providing us with all our needs, for the unconditional love and care you gave to us and for all the moral support that helped us and gave us courage, Thank you. We may not be as strong as the person we are now without your guidance. I guess thank you is not enough to say how much we value all your sacrifices.
Likewise to our ever supportive teachers for endlessly giving us wisdom and knowledge, for your untiring support and understanding and for the friendship we found in you. We are all grateful for the good values we learned. We likewise appreciate your effort for dedicating your life for us. Sirs and ma’am, we will never forget you.
I also want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my classmates and friends for being a good companion in my bitter and better days. I will never forget the fun we’ve shared. Likewise I will cherish the bond that rose inside the four corners of our classrooms. I hope you...